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Body Exterior / Exterior Ornamentation / Rear Bumper / DA-RM-03A071-10-004 - Install license plate plinth - Rear
Overview
1.  
The procedure below shows fitment of EU plinth. A rear plinth is not provided by McLaren Automotive for non EU markets. However, a rear plinth my be required for local legislation purposes and as such must be locally sourced.
The following fixings are required:
Part number
Description
Quantity
00RA249
Nut - M5 - Rawl
4
00RA064
Bolt - M5 x 12 - Hex
4
 

Install license plate plinth - Rear
 
Care Point:
Where fitted, do not measure from the rear camera bezel.

 
1.   
Locate the centre line of the bumper panel, apply a marker (M1) (such as tape) to highlight.
 
2.   
Measuring from the bottom of the upper bumper panel (B), measure downwards to locate the top edge position for the plinth being installed.
Note: Measurement inclusive of the shape of the bumper.
Once measured, apply a marker (M2) (such as tape) to define top edge position.
Plinth
Measurement (mm)
EU
13
 

3.   
Test fit plinth (1) to bumper, and secure using masking tape.
 
 
Care Point:
Make sure plinth is level before continuing.

 
4.   
Use holes in plinth to mark hole centres (2) in bumper.
 
5.   
Remove plinth (1) from bumper.
 
6.   
Remove marker (M1, M2).
 
 
Care Point:
Do not drill more than 20 mm beyond bumper skin.

 
7.   
Drill four pilot / guide holes (2) into bumper.
 
8.   
Widen holes (2) drilled to a suitable diameter to fit rawl nuts.
 

9.   
Install rawl nuts (3) to bumper.
 

10.  
Install plinth (1) to bumper. (M5x12) 3 Nm
 


   
   
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